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Church Planting 2.0
by ChurchPlanting.com
Hosted by Jeff Hoglen - Church Planting 2.0 is the podcast for ChurchPlanting.com. We help churches Launch, Grow, and Mobilize for Maximum Effectiveness.
Episodes
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Growing Church, Shallow Disciples? 4 Shifts to Fix It
This episode explores the crucial differences between growing a crowd and making disciples, emphasizing practical shifts churches can implement to foster genuine spiritual growth and disciple-making. Growing Church, Shallow Disciples? 4 Shifts to Fix It Episode Description Your church can be...
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Church Planting Signage, Google Maps & First Impressions: Can First-Time Guests Even Find Your Church?
Description Church signage, your Google Maps pin, and clear directions inside your building shape a first-time guest’s experience before they ever meet a greeter. In this episode of Church Planting 2.0, Jeff Hoglen shows pastors and church planters how to make sure guests can actually find their...
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Church Planting Stop Planting the Same Church in the Same City
Too many church planters are planting the same church, in the same places, for the same people. Lifeway found 43% of people in new church plants came from other churches. In this episode, Jeff names the problem, explains why it matters, and lays out what to do better: the honest reasons planters...
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5 Reasons Church Planters Need Experience Before They Plant
Church Planting 2.0 - the podcast for churchplanting.com with Jeff Hoglen Calling gets you started. Experience keeps you standing. You feel called to plant a church—but have you made the deposits that will sustain you when ministry gets hard? In this episode, Jeff Hoglen explores why serving in a...
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Outreach Events Nobody Asked For
Church outreach is not failing because people do not care - it is failing because too many churches keep confusing events with presence. Jeff Hogland makes the case that your community does not need another flyer, carnival, or one-day turnout miracle. It needs people who actually show up, stay...
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You Don't Build a Church — You Build a Culture
You Don’t Build a Church, You Build a Culture This episode argues that church health is not sustained by charisma, attendance, or platform size, but by the culture underneath the numbers. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares: Why a church can look healthy on paper right up until the culture fails...
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Why People Leave Your Church — And What to Do About It
Most churches are great at noticing who walks in and terrible at noticing who quietly slips out. Jeff Hoglen exposes the hidden “back door” problem that makes churches look healthy on the surface while people slowly drift away. If you lead a church, serve on staff, or care about real…
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How to Grow a Small Church Without Chasing Numbers
How to Grow a Small Church Without Chasing Numbers What if your church is growing in all the ways that matter, but you keep missing it because you only track attendance? Jeff Hoglen makes the case that healthy growth is not about bigger crowds, but about deeper discipleship, stronger leadership,...
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The 3 Questions Every Church Planter Must Answer Before Launch
Most church plants start with the wrong question. The better one is brutally simple: why does this church need to exist? Jeff Hoglen shows how that single shift can expose bad motives, clarify your mission, and completely change how you launch. If you're planting a church, building a core team…
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The Plateau Problem: Why Churches Get Stuck at 200 (And How to Break Through)
Your church may not have a growth problem - it may have a systems problem. If you’re stuck around 150 to 200 in attendance, Jeff Hoglen shows why that plateau is so common, what’s actually breaking behind the scenes, and the specific shifts that can help a church break through. Jeff unpacks the...
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Church Planting Myths Costing You Time, Money, and Momentum
This episode breaks down five common assumptions church planters hear repeated as if they were facts, then tests them against actual research. Jeff Hoglen focuses on what really predicts church plant survival, growth, and long-term health, so planters can stop building strategy around myths and...
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Why Ministry Experience Is More Valuable Than Ever in the AI Age
Discover why lived ministry experience surpasses information and models in leadership. Jeff Hoglen explores how sharing real stories of failure and success can uniquely equip emerging leaders and strengthen churches. In this episode:The limitations of AI and information in ministry today · Why...
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5 Systems That Predict Whether Your Church Plant Survives
In this episode, Jeff Hoglen dives into five essential systems that determine the long-term sustainability of your church plant, far beyond the initial launch hype. Discover how small, unglamorous practices can be the difference between survival and exponential growth. KEY TOPICS • Why most…
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Is Your Church's System Actually a System?
Most churches unknowingly rely on systems that only work when the lead pastor is physically present — risking collapse when they're gone. What if a simple, boring checklist could prevent that disaster and unlock stronger, more resilient ministry?I n this eye-opening episode, Jeff Hoglen reveals…
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How to Keep Momentum After Launch Sunday!
If you've ever put your heart into launching a new church,you know the adrenaline rush of Launch Sunday. But what comes next? This episode offers practical insights to keep the momentum alive long after that initial launch, ensuring your church continues to grow spiritually and numerically. Key...
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From Invisible to Unavoidable How Your Church Can Truly Reach Its Community
Your church has been in the neighborhood for two decades — and your neighbors still don't know you exist. Or worse, they know you exist and they just don't care. In this episode, we dig into why the "come to us" model is dead, and lay out a real, reproducible strategy for churches that are…
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Should You Plant, Revitalize, or Adopt a Church?
Discover the often-overlooked strategies for extending kingdom impact by exploring the three primary paths: church planting, adopting, and fostering. This episode challenges believers to consider their role in revitalizing existing churches and communities with intentionality and clarity. Key...
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What to Do When Core Leaders Get Tired
In this episode, Jeff Hoglen explores the crucial topic of leadership fatigue within church communities. He shares five actionable insights to help leaders recognize signs of exhaustion early, foster rest, and develop resilient teams that thrive long-term. Key Topics: Recognizing early signs of...
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Why Your Church Is Broke.... It's Probably Not What You Think
In this episode, Jeff Hoglen addresses a common challenge faced by church leaders: How to fund growth amid limited resources. He explores the core issues behind stagnant finances and practical solutions grounded in diagnosis, leadership, and strategic planning. Key Topics: The importance of...
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Exposed: The Real Reason Churches Fail at Making Disciples
Are you ready to move from attendance to discipleship? Tune in, take action, and start leading your church toward a true, life-changing mission today.In this episode, Jeff Hoglen dives deep into the disconnect many churches face: you experience good attendance but low discipleship. He emphasizes...
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When Church Attendance Drops...
5 Things to Do When Church Attendance Drops In this episode of Church Plan 2.0, Jeff Hoglen addresses a common challenge for church leaders: what to do when attendance drops. He shares five practical, grounded strategies to navigate this often emotional situation with wisdom and purpose. Key...
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The 5 Most Powerful Ways to Lead
The 5 Most Powerful Ways to Lead In this episode, Jeff Hoglen emphasizes the importance of revisiting the fundamentals of leadership. Instead of chasing new trends, he advocates for strengthening core qualities that have stood the test of time—leading with heart, clarity, timing, activity, and...
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12 Things Every Church Needs to Know in Year One
12 Things Every Church Needs to Know in Year One Launching a new church is filled with challenges, nerves, and big dreams. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares practical, biblically grounded insights on what it takes to survive and thrive during the critical first year of church planting. Whether...
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Why Guests Visit Once and Never Return
Most churches are losing first-time guests before they even hear the sermon — because everything happening before that, like parking or a smile, makes or breaks their entire experience. If you think worship or great preaching is enough to keep newcomers coming back, think again. The real secret…
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How to Build a Healthy Church Culture
How to Build a Healthy Church Culture Most churches overlook the one factor that determines whether they thrive or decline — their culture. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen reveals how rapid growth is often sabotaged by unnoticed cultural cracks and shares strategies to build a life-giving church...
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How to Preach Better Sermons That Truly Connect
How to Preach Better Sermons That Truly Connect Preaching is more than just delivering a biblical message — it's about connecting with people and leading them toward transformation. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares practical tips for making sermons impactful, memorable, and life-changing. In...
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Are We Making Disciples or Just Drawing a Crowd?
Are We Making Disciples or Just Drawing A Crowd? In this episode, Jeff Hoglen challenges church leaders and pastors to rethink how they evaluate success. Instead of focusing solely on attendance and social media reach, he urges us to prioritize genuine spiritual transformation and discipleship.…
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So, What Is Church Planting?
Are you curious about what church planting really involves or how it impacts communities? In this episode, we dive into the core principles of church planting, dispelling common misconceptions, and exploring how everyone has a part to play in spreading the gospel through new church communities.…
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Church Planting 101: Real Talk for Aspiring Church Leaders
Church Planting 101: Real Talk for Aspiring Church Leaders Discover the honest truths and practical advice for launching and sustaining a healthy church. Whether you're in the dreaming phase or ready to plant, this episode prepares you for the realities ahead. Thinking of planting a church? This...
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Outreach That Actually Works
In this episode, Jeff Hoglen discusses effective, gospel-centered outreach strategies that go beyond traditional marketing and event-driven efforts. Focusing on real relationships, kindness, and authenticity, he offers a fresh perspective on how churches and individuals can genuinely reach their...
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The Character Traits That Make or Break a Church Planter
The Character Traits That Make or Break a Church Planter In this episode, Jeff Hoglen discusses the five essential character traits that determine a church planter's long-term success. Whether you're starting out or are in the midst of building, these insights will help you lead with integrity,...
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5 Indicators of a Healthy Church Culture
5 Indicators of a Healthy Church Culture In this episode, Jeff Hoglen explores the subtle yet critical signs that reveal whether a church's culture is genuinely healthy. Focusing on practical, measurable indicators, he emphasizes how everyday behaviors and conversations reflect the true health of...
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Why Your Church Isn’t Growing—And What To Do About It
Why isn't my church growing? Why Your Church Isn’t Growing—And What To Do About It In this episode of Church Planting 2.0, Jeff Hoglen tackles the common question: Why isn't my church growing? He shares honest insights on the hidden reasons behind slow growth and practical steps to foster...
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Rethinking Church Governance How to Align Your Constitution with Mission
In this episode, Jeff Hoglen explores how outdated or overly complex church constitutions can hinder mission and growth. Discover practical steps to streamline governance, empower leadership, and foster a culture of healthy decision-making. Key Topics: The pitfalls of governance theater and how…
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How Celebrity Culture in the Church Is Ruining Pastors—and What We Can Do About It
How Celebrity Culture in the Church Is Ruining Pastors—and What We Can Do About It Most pastors are unknowingly risking everything—personal integrity, future influence, and their very lives—by ignoring one simple principle: character before platform. In this eye-opening episode, Jeff Hoglen…
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What It Means to Be a Church for the City
In this powerful episode of Church Planting 2.0, host Dr. Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. explores what it truly means for a church to be for the city rather than just in the city. Drawing from his years of church planting and ministry experience, Jeff unpacks how urban ministry goes beyond Sunday gatherings…
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Church Planting vs. Revitalization Navigating New
Join Jeff Hoglen as he delves into the dynamic world of church planting versus revitalization. In this episode, Jeff shares his personal journey and insights on the challenges and rewards of both paths. Discover the importance of vision, leadership, and adaptability, and learn how to navigate...
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Why Your Church Isn’t Growing—And What To Do About It
Why isn't my church growing? Why Your Church Isn’t Growing—And What To Do About It In this episode of Church Planting 2.0, Jeff Hoglen tackles the common question: Why isn't my church growing? He shares honest insights on the hidden reasons behind slow growth and practical steps to foster...
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Why Church Planting Goals Fail in the First 90 Days
Why Church Planting Goals Fail in the First 90 Days Most church planting goals don’t fail because they’re unbiblical—they fail because they’re unrealistic, unsupported, and disconnected from daily leadership decisions. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen talks honestly about why so many church planters...
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The 5 Rs for Planting a Healthy Church
The 5 Rs for Planting a Healthy Church sets the foundation for building churches that are healthy, sustainable, and mission-driven. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen introduces the 5 Rs that every church planter and ministry leader must prioritize—not just to launch a church, but to lead it toward...
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Planting a Church With Limited Resources
Many church planters feel called by God but held back by limited finances, small teams, and lack of resources. This episode of Church Planting 2.0 is for leaders who feel the tension between a clear calling and an empty bank account. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares why limited resources are…
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Reviving Church Attendance & Giving
Summary In this episode, Jeff Hoglen addresses the critical issue of declining church attendance and giving. He shares a personal story of a pastor facing these challenges and emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the root causes rather than hastily implementing solutions. Jeff outlines three...
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Seven Warning Signs Your Church Needs Revitalization
Seven Warning Signs Your Church Needs Revitalization In this podcast, the host discusses the critical topic ofchurch revitalization, focusing on the warning signs that indicate a church may be in decline. The conversation emphasizes the importance of honesty amongpastors regarding the state of...
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A Church Planting "Secret"
Here’s what separates thriving church plants from struggling ones: it’s not the prettiest strategic plans or the biggest budgets. The churches that make it are led by people who can pivot fast when things fall apart, solve problems with whatever they have, and keep moving forward when everything...
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Encouragement for Leaders
In this episode of Church Planting 2.0, Dr. Jeffrey Hoglen shares powerful scriptures that inspire and uplift leaders in their journey. Whether you’re leading a church, ministry, or team, these biblical passages will remind you of God’s strength, wisdom, and presence in your leadership. Tune in…
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How to Create Compelling and Engaging Weekend Services
In this episode of Church Planting 2.0, host Jeff Hoglen discusses the essentials of creating weekend services that attract visitors and keep them coming back. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or just starting your church planting journey, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights…
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The Essentials of Church Planting
In this episode of Church Planting 2.0, your host, Jeff Hoglen, dives into the foundational steps and key qualities needed for successful church planting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing efforts, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice....
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Raising Your Leadership Lid
In this episode, we explore the concept of the leadership lid, inspired by John Maxwell's influential book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. We'll discuss how your ability to respond counterintuitively can determine the level of leadership you can sustain or achieve. This is crucial for...
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Awesome Book Alert! Future Church by Will Mancini
In this episode, we dive into Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth by Will Mancini. This compelling book offers practical insights and strategies for church leaders looking to foster genuine growth and discipleship within their congregations. We'll explore Mancini's seven…
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Creating a Healthy Church Culture
Whether you're in the early stages of planting a church or seeking to breathe new life into your existing congregation, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips for nurturing a vibrant church culture. www.churchplanting.com www.jeffhoglen.com
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Hosted by Jeff Hoglen - Church Planting 2.0 is the podcast for ChurchPlanting.com. We help churches Launch, Grow, and Mobilize for Maximum Effectiveness.
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